Vegetarian recipes that are anything but boring
The tired trope of vegetarian food being boring couldn't be further from the truth. Virtually every dish can be reimagined as vegetarian, and these recipes will prove it.
Stacker compiled a list of vegetarian recipes from Allrecipes. The meals herein are as diverse as curries, pizzas, open-faced sandwiches, and casseroles—and they're anything but boring. Keep reading to discover healthy, vegetarian alternatives for your next Meatless Monday (or any other day of the week)
Brown Rice Buddha Bowl
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 18 mins
- Total: 48 mins
- Servings: 3
- Yield: 3 servings
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here
Vegetable Biryani (Tehri)
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 16 mins
- Additional: 20 mins
- Total: 51 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
Fresh Pesto Pizza
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 1 pizza
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Roasted Eggplant Lasagna
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Additional: 20 mins
- Total: 1 hr 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
Crazy Creamy Chickpea Curry
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 10 cups
- Number of ingredients: 20
- Read more about the recipe here
Chef John's Shakshuka
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here
Authentic Falafels
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 9 hrs
- Total: 9 hrs 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
Pad Thai with Tofu
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 main-dish servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
Stuffed Peppers My Way
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
California Melt
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 2 mins
- Total: 17 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 open-faced sandwiches
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Manicotti
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 75 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Chili Rellenos Casserole
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Proper Pesto
- Prep: 10 mins
- Additional: 25 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Sean's Falafel and Cucumber Sauce
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 22
- Read more about the recipe here
Homemade Mac and Cheese
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Quick Noodle-Veggie Bowls
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Emily's Excellent Taco Casserole
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Gnocchi I
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here
Manicotti
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 75 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Authentic Mexican Chili Rellenos
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Eggplant Parmesan II
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Zucchini Patties
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 12 patties
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Chili Rellenos Casserole
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Crustless Spinach Quiche
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 1 - 9x9 inch pan
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Easy Fried Eggplant
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
Homemade Four Cheese Ravioli
- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 60 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 20 ravioli
- Number of ingredients: 19
- Read more about the recipe here
Loaded Vegetarian Quiche
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 55 mins
- Additional: 5 mins
- Total: 80 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 deep-dish quiche
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
3 Cheese Enchiladas
- Prep: 40 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Spinach Quiche
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 1 - 9 inch quiche
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
5-Ingredient Mexican Casserole
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
Zucchini and Cheese
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Zucchini e Pomodori Gratinati (Zucchini and Tomato Gratin)
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 1 9x12-inch dish
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Eggplant Parmesan Casserole
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 5 mins
- Total: 1 hr 20 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 1 8x8-inch dish
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
Portobello Mushroom Burgers
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Tomato Basil Penne Pasta
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Briam (Greek Baked Zucchini and Potatoes)
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 60 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Homemade Black Bean Veggie Burgers
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 patties
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Easy Broccoli Quiche
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here
Stuffed Shells III
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 1 9x13-inch dish
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Veggie Pizza
- Prep: 25 mins
- Additional: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 25 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 16 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Cauliflower Cheesy Bites
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 cheesy bites
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Spinach Enchiladas
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 5 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Air Fryer Baked Potatoes
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 5 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 baked potatoes
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here
Spaghetti Squash I
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Authentic Saag Paneer
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here
Spinach Lasagna III
- Prep: 35 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 1 hr 50 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here
Baby Spinach Omelet
- Prep: 6 mins
- Cook: 9 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 1
- Yield: 1 serving
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
- Servings: 3
- Yield: 3 to 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here